Compeed 5 Mixed Size Blister Plasters

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Friction blisters: This is the most common and basic form of blisters. They are typically caused by irritation from continuous rubbing or pressure. Friction blisters usually occur on the feet, for example if your footwear doesn’t fit quite right and irritates the delicate skin of toes and heels for prolonged periods of time. Likewise, if you are using tools such as a rake or a shovel with no gloves on, the handle that keeps rubbing against your hand might cause a blister. A: The white gel will be more of a yellow (or green) colour. This is actually pus, not simple blister fluid. Pus indicates infection. Another sign of infection is redness around the edges of your blister. Please read this important article about infected blisters - what they look like and what to do about it. There are some good pictures to help you identify infection. Basically, apply antiseptic and use island dressings instead of hydrocolloid blister plsaters for a few days until the pus and redness goes away. If your blister doesn’t appear to be getting better, seek medical advice. And if you see red streaks extending from your blister up your foot or leg, you need medical attention to fight that infection, probably in the form of oral antibiotics (tablets). Q4: Why is the skin around my blister white and wrinkly? The layer of skin that remains on the top of the blister when it forms is called a 'roof' — this is your body's natural defence against bacteria and infection. If your blister has a roof, it means your body is healing just fine on its own and you should not apply a blister plaster.Doing so may actually cause more harm when the plaster is removed! To remove, loosen one edge and pull the plaster parallel to the skin surface - like you’re trying to elongate it. Q2: Why does my blister smell bad? They are formed as the top layer of skin tears away from the tissues below, plasma-like fluid leaks from the cells and begins to fill the gap, cushioning the tissue from further damage.

Let's start at an unlikely beginning - when you remove your plaster. Hydrocolloid Blister Plaster Usage FAQ Q1: How do I take my plaster off? Good question! Hydrocolloids can be left on for a few days, or even a week. It all depends on how weepy the wound is. It can take a bit of practice to get this right. There is an expectation that the hydrocolloid dressing alone will prevent a blister from developing and/or prevent it from getting worse. In fact, this expectation is wrong. Don’t use hydrocolloids for blister prevention – they are blister treatments. The first thing you’ll need to do is to identify which stage your blister is at. Take a close look at your blister roof. Is it intact, torn or de-roofed?These dressings are much larger than standard blister plasters, measuring 10 cm x 10 cm. They're therefore suitable for use on the soles of the feet or on large blisters that cover the whole heel.

Deroofed heel blisters, like those above, can heal faster with a sterile hydrocolloid dressing. Here's how. A: Grab one end and pull it parallel with the skin surface - like it’s an elastic band and you’re trying to stretch it out as long as it can get. A: Our hydrocolloid plasters are only available from our online store. We ship daily worldwide from USA and Australia. More Tips On Using Hydrocolloid Blister Plasters Cold sore: when a cold sore flare-up occurs, Compeed ® Cold Sore Patch can be applied from the first sign of symptoms (tingling) to facilitate healing.You only need to remove the plaster once it starts to naturally peel away from your skin, or when you notice that the white bubble in the centre has reached the edge of the dressing. This indicates that the blister fluids are filling up the inside of the plaster and it needs to be replaced. If neither of these things happen though, leave your plaster on, as removing it will be painful and will only slow down the healing process! Blisters: to prevent blisters, if you wear new shoes, play sports, haven’t worn shoes in a while or stand all day long. During this healing process, the fluid present in the blister is reabsorbed by the underlying tissue and swelling subsides. Leave in place until it starts to detach around edges on its own. It may stay on for up to several days while the blister heals.

Hydrocolloid blister plasters, like Compeed, Duoderm and our own BlisterPod brand, are used to speed up the healing of raw, mildly weepy skin wounds - like deroofed blisters. But how exactly do you use them to maximum effect? This article walks you through some of the finer details of hydrocolloid usage for foot blisters. Heat blisters: The timing of blister formation is helpful to categorize blisters. If the blister forms immediately then it is caused by a second degree burn, if blistering occurs only a couple of days after the incident then it is a first degree burn. Blisters are most commonly found on the feet, but they can vary in size depending on the exact area. A large, round plaster is best for a blister on your heel, as they usually have specially designed curves and contours to wrap around this part of your foot. Not only that, the skin remained flexible enough so as not to limit flexion of my finger during and after healing - something that wouldn't have happened if I'd allowed the wound to dry out and scab over. It was remarkable. I still have a scar but it is quite underwhelming considering the size of the initial injury. If you don't believe me, the next time you have a weepy wound, get a hydrocolloid dressings and try it.The plaster contains hydrocolloid particles. These hydrocolloid particles are distributed throughout the plaster and absorb fluid from the wound (exudate). They help maintain an optimal moisture level to facilitate healing. During treatment, the hydrocolloid particles swell which creates a cushioning effect, redistributing pressure and providing instant pain relief. In most cases they can be easily prevented and, if needed, treated. This section contains everything you need to know about how to treat blisters and how Compeed ® can support you. Blisters: Compeed ® specialist plasters will help relieve the pain caused by the blister and help the skin heal. Blisters: at the first signs of irritation or blister formation, the Compeed ® blister plaster will help relieve the pain due to friction thanks to its cushioning effect.